Dokumentaarisuus
Dokumentaarisuus refers to the quality or approach of being documentary in style, particularly within Finnish media theory. It describes how a work foregrounds real-world materials, events, or conditions and presents them in a way that invites belief in their factual basis. The concept applies beyond traditional documentary cinema to films, television, photography, journalism, and art that seek to document or convey documentary evidence.
Key aspects include the use of real footage or archival material, on-site shooting, and naturalistic aesthetics
In Finnish scholarship, dokumentaarisuus engages with questions of truth, credibility, and audience interpretation. It is concerned
Critics emphasize that even ostensibly documentary works are mediated: editing, framing, and production decisions shape what
The term intersects with broader discussions in film and media studies, including concepts such as cinéma vérité,